Get inspired by art at one of the extraordinary museums and galleries in Downtown Columbus! Make it a full-day adventure by mix-and-matching a few of the stops below.
147 N High St
Monday – Friday | 12 – 8 pm
Experience West African heritage without leaving Columbus. Experience authentic clothing, soaps, masks, and more all on display imported directly from Africa! Plus, take a free drumming class every Wednesday or find them at a local market!
60 Cleveland Ave
Monday-Saturday | 10 am – 6 pm
Located on campus of the Columbus College of Art and Design, you know you’re in for a new wave of creative energy when you step into the Beeler Gallery doors. The wide open space and concrete walls are the perfect blank canvas for its constantly rotating selection of experimental mixed-media art. It’s just around the corner from the Columbus Museum of Art, making it the ideal two-stop art tour for local and national artists alike.
162 N. 6th Street
Hours vary by exhibit
You’ll find a little bit of everything at Blockfort. That’s because they’re not just a gallery, but a studio space for over 20 artists, each with a different discipline – painters, sculptors, printmakers, designers, performers, organizers, and makers. The end result? Amazing exhibitions.
76 N High St
Wednesday – Friday | 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday | 1 – 5 pm
Located in the Gay Street District, check out fine artwork focused on contemporary works while weaving in present-day narratives throughout.
78 N High St
Wednesday – Sunday | 12 – 5 pm
480 E Broad Street
Tuesday – Wednesday| 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday | 10 am – 9 pm
Friday – Sunday| 10 am – 5 pm
Columbus’s premier cultural institution, the Columbus Museum of Art features works ranging from European modernism, cutting edge-contemporary pieces and collections by beloved Columbus artists like George Bellows, Elijah Pierce, and Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson.
Tip: Museum admission is free on Sundays!
243 N 5th Street #110
Tuesday – Thursday | 11 am – 6 pm
Nestled in the Warehouse District, this cozy gallery was founded in 2017. Contemporary art on display features emerging artists and rotating exhibitions.
139 W. Main Street
Monday | 1-4 pm & 7-10 pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 9 am – 4 pm & 7-10 .m
Friday – Saturday | 9 am – 4 pm
The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is more than a gallery, it’s a gathering place. While their exhibits feature a mix of up-and-coming and established artists, their mission goes way beyond the typical gallery, offering everything from sculpture classes to creative writing workshops to art-related conversations. The CAC is a hub for everything art in Downtown Columbus.
103 N High St
Wednesday – Sunday | 12 – 5 pm
Experience world-class artists in Columbus. Exhibits are rotating, and the environment is curated to be inclusive! Whether you’re a die hard critic or a first-time gallery go-er, this space is for you!
153 East Main St
Tuesday – Friday | 10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday | 11 am – 5 pm
Featuring rotating exhibitions of totally unique and eclectic art pieces including sculptures, glass, paintings more, Hawk Galleries displays a stellar collection of art pieces. Be inspired by the art and beautiful surroundings — we recommend visiting during golden hour.
82 N High St
Wednesday – Saturday | 1 – 5 pm
Experience American folk and outsider works including Bone Country, a raw collaboration between two artists full of music and memory. Swing by while you’re perusing Gay Street galleries!
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W Broad Street
Wednesday – Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm
Not your typical art gallery, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum is dedicated to honoring all Veterans from every branch of service and from all eras of history. While the main floor of the museum accomplishes this through a comprehensive timeline, thematic alcoves and powerful video presentations, the lower level of the museum is a temporary gallery space that plays host to unique exhibits showcasing the service and sacrifice of Veterans through a mix of mediums.
1 E Gay Street
Hours vary by exhibit
Edgy and eclectic, there’s always something interesting on display at No Place Gallery. Located at the corner of Gay and High, stop by after grabbing a bite to eat and sip and stroll through with a DORA drink from one of the many Gay Street bars and restaurants.
50 W Town St, Suite 130
Tuesday – Saturday | 11 am – 6 pm*
Whether you’re taking the #2 COTA bus from OSU or driving downtown from Dublin, this student-centered art gallery is easy to get to and aimed at making art more accessible for all. With an ever-changing display of artwork from students, professors and well-known artists, you never know what you’ll find in OSU’s artistic urban outpost. Check out their website for the latest exhibitions and events.
77 S High St
Tuesday – Friday | 12 – 5 pm (April 26 – July 2)
Tucked away inside the Vern Rife Center for Government and the Arts, the Riffe Gallery is a hidden gem for art lovers, showcasing the work of Ohio’s artists and collections from the State’s museums and galleries.
95 N High St
Wednesday – Saturday | 12 pm – 5 pm and by appointment
According to its website, this gallery “connects emerging and established artists with first-time buyers and and long-time collectors through a shared appreciation for original art, and its power to stir us from within.” Located right across the street from the Italian restaurant, Speck, it’s the perfect elevated-yet-approachable Downtown pairing.
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